Indian stock market, Oct. 10 -- The equity market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open lower on Friday, following declines in global markets.

Asian markets traded mostly lower, while the US stock market fell overnight, with all three Wall Street indices closing in the red.

On Thursday, the Indian stock market ended higher, with both the benchmark indices gaining around half a percent each, led by buying across the board.

The Sensex rallied 398.44 points, or 0.49%, to close at 82,172.10, while the Nifty 50 settled 135.65 points, or 0.54%, higher at 25,181.80.

"The market is anticipated to trade in a broad range with a positive bias, supported by strong domestic liquidity and improving global cues. Sector and sto...